Does this tool follow EU Tachograph rules?

Yes. It includes EU daily driving limits, continuous driving rules and WTD break requirements. For full details see: https://hgvdriverhub.co.uk/tachograph-rules-uk/

Does this tool support GB Domestic rules?

Yes. It includes GB Domestic driving limits, duty time and fatigue-based break guidance. Full guide: https://hgvdriverhub.co.uk/hgv-driver-hours-rules-uk/

Where can I learn more about HGV breaks and rest periods?

You can read the full HGV Breaks & Rest Periods guide here: https://hgvdriverhub.co.uk/hgv-breaks-rest-periods-uk/

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HGV WTD & Break Planner (EU / GB Domestic)

About This HGV WTD & Break Planner

This free HGV WTD & Break Planner helps UK HGV drivers and transport managers calculate legal driving time, duty time, Working Time Directive (WTD) breaks, split breaks, night‑shift rules and GB Domestic limits. It provides a clear, card‑based summary of your shift including driving hours, required breaks, recommended break plan, smart visual timeline and compliance warnings.

If you want to understand the rules in more detail, see our full guides: HGV Driver Hours Rules UK, HGV Breaks & Rest Periods, Working Time Directive (WTD) Guide, Tachograph Rules UK (2026).

For additional tools, you can also use our HGV Driver Hours Calculator and the WTD Smart Calculator for weekly and fortnightly compliance checks.

Keywords: HGV WTD planner, HGV break calculator UK, drivers’ hours calculator, EU tachograph rules, GB domestic driving rules, HGV shift planner, night shift rules, split break calculator.

Important: This tool uses simplified interpretations of EU drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive and GB Domestic rules to give a driver‑friendly overview. It does not replace legal advice, tachograph evidence or your company’s transport manager. Always confirm final decisions against the official regulations and your own policies.

Shift start time

Example: 06:00

Total shift length (hours)

Planned duty time (e.g. 13)

Planned driving time (hours)

Total driving in this shift

Other work (hours)

Loading, yard work, paperwork etc.

Rule mode

Simple planner – always follow official DVSA / EU guidance.